Recruit rewind: NJs top 20 of 2009
Some of the top recruits of yesterday areturning potential into performance on the college gridiron while other top prospects have not been so fortuna
Turning back the clock: Class of 2009
Our latest feature continues as we compare the Top 5 NJ overall recruits to the Top 5 NJ Rutgers recruits in each of their respective classes. Today's
Calabrese makes it official
Three-star linebacker Carlo Calabrese has been committed to Notre Dame since May, but the 6-foot-2, 225-pounder from Verona, N.J., had yet to take an
Calabrese building bonds
Last weekend's Hawaii Prep Classic let Carlo Calabrese see how he stacks up against some of the nation's top players. It also helped the linebacker fr
Mainland stars impress coaches
With practices well underway for the Hawaii Prep Classic, several players are already starting to emerge as elite prospects and have definitely caught
Calabrese is Island bound
Carlo Calabrese will delay celebrating his state title. He'll also get a preview of Notre Dame's bowl destination. Calabrese is headed to the Hawaii A
Top talent travels to Hawaii for all-star event
The inaugural Hawaii Prep Football Classic will feature more than 100 of the best senior football players from Hawaii, America Samoa and the Continent
NJ Varsity Top 50 for 2009: s 1-25
Our countdown of the state's top 50 college prospects concludes today with our top 25. Here is our look at the players who have been drawing college r
Team Preview: Verona
2007 In Review: The Hillbillies were 9-2, losing to eventual Group I Section 2 Champion Cedar Grove in the playoffs, after beating Brearley. They sc
Category rankings: Linebackers
Rivals.com continues to rank the best prospects in each specific category for every position. Jelani Jenkins is part of an exceptionally athletic clas
Fox gives Irish versatility at OLB
When it comes to the most gifted linebackers on Notre Dame's recruiting list, Manti T'eo and Jelani Jenkins rank a bit higher.
Linebacker Calabrese joins Irish
Verona, N.J., linebacker Carlo Calabrese made his college decision on a very special day for he and his family. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound linebacker cho
BigTime Showcase top performers
The BigTime Showcase, formerly the Elite College Combine, was held last Thursday night at Rutgers University and some of the biggest names from Jersey
Calabrese keeps in touch
A visit to Verona High School doesn't always require contact with Carlo Calabrese as a prerequisite. But there's one school on the linebacker's list t
Big Time Showcase: Defensive breakdown
Now it is time to look at the defensive side of the ball. Leading the way from a Rutgers perspective was Union defensive lineman Michael Larrow. But t
Calabrese hearing from many schools
Carlo Calabrese has the offers and is getting attention from many more schools and the Verona (N.J.) inside linebacker has also taken a number of visi
BigTime Showcase hits Rutgers
The combine/camp season hits high gear on Thursday night on the East Coast when the BigTime Showcase arrives at Rutgers University. With upwards of 2
Stars flock to Rutgers
It was an all-star night in Piscataway on Tuesday as many of the top players in the tri-state area converged on Rutgers Stadium for a unique recruitin
Irish defense impresses Calabrese
The Irish offensive line was put on notice when Jon Tenuta arrived in South Bend. Now linebacker Carlo Calabrese is paying attention to the program's
Calabrese earns offer No. 6
The offer list of Verona (N.J.) inside linebacker Carlo Calabrese continues to inch higher after he picked up an offer from Boston College earlier thi
Gators are the latest offer for Calabrese
Offers continue to come in for Verona, N.J. linebacker Carlo Calabrese. The 6-foot-2, 225-pounder's latest scholarship comes from one of the top teams
Video: Calabrese brings the heat
This season Carlo Calabrese recorded more than 100 solo tackles to lead Verona High to a 9-2 mark and the second round of the playoffs. He played prim
Premier Showcase: Quarterbacks and linebackers
The last batch in the plethora of talent that came through Rutgers during the Premier Showcase lined up at the quarterback and linebacker positions.
Irish offer Calabrese
Carlo Calabrese of Verona High School won't follow in Anthony Fasano's footsteps in terms of position, but the 6-foot-2, 225-pound linebacker could mi
Talent turns out for Premier Showcase
There was a different spin to the annual Rivals.com New Jersey Junior Day this year, and it's not just the new name. Nearly 200 players showed up to t
Northeasts top recruits take over Rutgers
The northeast's top D1A athletes made the trip to the Rutgers Bubble on Sunday and put their talents on display at this year's Premier Showcase. Quit
Calabrese picks up second offer
Verona (N.J.) inside linebacker Carlo Calabrese had a pretty good past seven days. On Sunday, his New York Giants took down the Patriots for a Super B
Calabrese leaves Rutgers with an offer
While Greg Schiano is busy putting the finishing touches on his 2008 class, he is already looking ahead to the future. The Rutgers head coach welcomed
Calabrese knows Notre Dame
Junior Carlo Calabrese has already seen plenty of the Fighting Irish. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound linebacker from Verona, N.J., attends the same high scho
Interest picking up for Calabrese
For Carlo Calabrese, it is okay to be under the radar. Playing for Group 1 Verona, he is used to not getting as much attention as the players who l
Calabrese enjoys PSU visit
Verona (N.J.) inside linebacker Carlo Calabrese has already established himself as one of the top prospects in New Jersey's Class of 2009. The junior
Verona wins team title at National Strong Man Comp
Tiny Verona was anything but tiny at last week's first annual National Strong Man Competition held at Superdome Sports in Waldwick, NJ. The Group 1 sc
WR Heastie dominates Ultimate 100
UNION, N.J. -A day after the class of 2010 got to strut their stuff, the class of 2009 had their own NationalUnderclassmen.com Ultimate 100. And Chesa
NJ/NY underclassmen dominate day two
The National Underclassmen Combine began its second day in New Jersey with the home state producing five of the eight morning award winners. Leading
Premier Showcase overflowing with top NJ talent
Last year's event attracted top prospects such as Anthony Davis (Rutgers), Lamar Middleton (Syracuse), Al Ghaffaar Lane (Rutgers) and Tony Logan (Mary
North Jerseys top frosh set the bar high
Recruiting starts earlier with each passing year. Much like basketball, scouts are now looking down to the junior varsity and freshmen ranks in search
North Jerseys top freshmen set the bar high
Recruiting starts earlier with each passing year. Much like basketball, scouts are now looking down to the junior varsity and freshmen ranks in search